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Venezuela

US to 'dictate' Venezuelan oil sales amid further tanker seizures

Washington announced its control over Venezuela's oil sales after capturing two tankers transporting sanctioned crude and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

08/01/2026

Culture news

Peruvian shamans’ first 2026 prophecy comes true with Maduro's fall

While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru...

08/01/2026

USA

Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies

President Trump signed an executive order suspending US participation in 66 UN agencies and international organisations, including the UN climate treaty, marking a major retreat from global cooperation.

08/01/2026

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

08/01/2026

USA

Minnesota protests erupt after ICE officer kills woman during raid

Trump and other officials in Washington defended ICE, with the US president stating that the officer acted in self-defence. The mayor of Minneapolis disputed this claim, as he demanded ICE officers to leave the city.

08/01/2026

Greenland

Rubio to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland

Tensions with NATO members escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “US military is always an option.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned earlier this week that a US takeover would amount to the end of NATO.

07/01/2026

Europe News

How Ukraine is shaping Europe's response to Trump's Greenland threats

As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.

07/01/2026

USA

Denmark and Greenland seek talks as US repeats takeover threat

Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.

07/01/2026

USA

What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid?

First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America.

07/01/2026

Iran

Iran threatens pre-emptive attack if it sees 'indication of threat'

Tehran’s military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a “decisive response” to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty.

07/01/2026

Europe News

Is Havana next? With Maduro's removal, Cuba faces uncertainty

The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island's economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is unlikely to bring people to the streets.

07/01/2026

The Cube

How an information void about Maduro's capture was filled by deepfakes

A real-time flood of AI-generated images and videos of Maduro's capture by US forces on Saturday were re-shared by public figures and garnered millions of views across Europe.

07/01/2026

Health news

In major shift, US recommends fewer childhood vaccines - what to know

This week, the United States announced an unprecedented change to its vaccine schedule, removing six recommended childhood shots. Here’s what to know.

07/01/2026

USA

Trump tells Republicans: If we don't win midterms, I'll get impeached

President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that failing to win the midterm elections could lead to his impeachment, urging party unity as he cited past impeachments and argued Republicans should prevail based on what he called a highly successful first year back in office.

07/01/2026

Venezuela

At least 24 Venezuelan security killed in US operation to seize Maduro

The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.

06/01/2026

Iran

Security forces clash with protesters as 36 killed in Iran protests

The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran's Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers.

06/01/2026

Qatar

Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela

Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation.

06/01/2026

World News

Euroviews. This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump’s strategy for the world

A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe’s position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

06/01/2026

Greenland

Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over Greenland's future

European leaders defend Greenland's sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory.

06/01/2026

Venezuela

As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream, experts warn it won't be easy

President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy.

06/01/2026